Category: SJHS
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North Colonie Students Take 1st Prize at State-Wide History Competition
Shaker High School 9th graders Saad Ashar and Zayd Bhatti took first place in the New York State Archives Student Research Awards, a statewide competition to promote and recognize excellence in student research. Saad and Zayd took first place for their ten minute documentary titled, “Communication in History: The Catastrophic Miscommunication that Led to the…
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North Colonie Art Teachers Exhibit Work at Russell Sage College’s Opalka Gallery
Several North Colonie Central School District art teachers are featuring their work at Russell Sage College’s (RSC) Opalka Gallery in downtown Albany. The opportunity was coordinated by the New York State Art Teachers Association (Region 6) , the Opalka Gallery and the RSC’s School of Art & Design. The exhibit in Opalka’s Little Gallery features…
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North Colonie CSD Collecting Hats for Children Battling Cancer
The North Colonie CSD is once again participating in the annual Hatsgiving event, which provides soft, warm hats for children who have lost their hair while battling cancer. Hatsgiving was created by 2021 North Colonie graduate Jeremy Wernick. In 2012, Jeremy, then a fourth grader, shaved his head for the second time to raise money…
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SMS Picture Retakes Postponed to 11/15
Although the school calendar has SMS Picture retakes scheduled for Wed., November 3, the retakes have been postponed until Mon., November 15. The physical pictures have not yet been received. Thus, it is difficult to determine if you would like your child to have a retake. The company has stated that SMS will have the…
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Quarter and Marking Period Dates for SMS
11/12- End of Quarter 1 1/28- End of Semester 1 4/14- End of Quarter 3 6/24- End of Semester 2
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SMS Virtual Open House
The SMS 2021-22 Virtual House is available for families to watch at your convenience. Check out the SMS Virtual Open House here.
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Order Your SMS 2021-22 Yearbook
The Shaker Middle School (SMS) 2021-2022 Yearbook is available for online ordering. This is also the first Yearbook for our Shaker Middle School and will feature the beautiful building’s many features. The cost is $35. Purchase the SMS yearbook online here.
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Bus and School Schedule 2021-2022
High School Arrival: 7:10 a.m. Start: 7:34 a.m. Dismissal: 2:17 p.m. Depart: 2:25 p.m. Late: 4:00 p.m.* Early Elem (BC-BH-SG) Arrival: 8:00 a.m. Start: 8:05 a.m. Dismissal: 2:50 p.m. Depart: 2:55 p.m. Late: 4:00 p.m.** Late Elem (FF-LR-LO) Arrival: 8:35 a.m. Start: 8:40 a.m. Dismissal: 3:20 p.m. Depart: 3:25 p.m. Late: 4:00 p.m.**…
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Kindness Heroes of the 518
Kindness breaks barriers, and for six SJHS students who learned to pay it forward, United Way has given back to them. North Colonie teaching Assistant Patti Comas wanted her class to be able to participate in United Way’s GCR 518 Day. So, she modified the 518 Day Random Acts of Kindness BINGO card so her…
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North Colonie mourns loss of Shaker H.S. student
Earlier this morning, we learned of the sudden death of one of our 10th grade students on Monday, May 24. Our thoughts are with Destiny Greene’s family and friends during this difficult time. A number of support meetings and counseling services are being held for students and staff throughout the day today, to help process…